Tag Archives: reservoir levels

Reservoirs maxed out: Flood storage captures excess rainfall

Posted on April 22, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

The rain event that occurred Sunday, April 19, caused both Hartwell and Thurmond to exceed the limits of conservation storage (almost simultaneously) as water levels rose into flood storage territory. As of this writing, Hartwell’s elevation has climbed more than … Continue reading →

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Thurmond spillway gates receive a tune-up

Posted on January 21, 2015 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Spillway gates at Thurmond sub-basin are currently undergoing repair on a number of areas where pitting has developed on the surface of the gates. The gates are armored with industrial grade coating, which typically lasts 30 years, to protect them … Continue reading →

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Water management web page down for maintenance

Posted on June 25, 2013 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

By Tracy Robillard, Public Affairs Specialist The water management web page for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District is experiencing technical difficulties and will be unavailable due to unplanned maintenance. Our team is working diligently to resolve the … Continue reading →

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